Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in:

a life science or related discipline
or an MBBS/BDS degree

This programme accepts both medical and dental students wishing to take a master's degree as an intercalation. You will need to have successfully completed your third or fourth year of study.

Practical laboratory work experience is desirable, although not essential. The modules you can study may depend on your academic background.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Overview

The Cardiovascular Science in Health and Disease MRes is for graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or other science disciplines. It is also open to intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students. You can take this as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.

You'll develop your own bespoke course with our broad range of taught modules. You'll then begin a 24-week research project in cardiovascular science in health and disease research.

What you'll learn

You'll study subject-specific content in cardiovascular science in health and disease research, taught by both scientists and clinicians.

You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of cardiovascular health and disease across the life course from development of the embryo to adulthood. Key topics covered include cardiac development, physiology, ageing and disease and the link to genetics and cellular contributions, The module will cover experimental and clinical approaches to research this exciting evolving area.

You'll add to these modules from a broad range of complementary options.

Your 24-week research project comprises the major element of the course. You'll receive supervision from an expert academic researcher in cardiovascular science research.

Watch our introduction to MRes Research Project